A Tunisian man sentenced to death for social media posts allegedly insulting President Kais Saied has been pardoned and released, following widespread outrage from human rights groups. Sabre Ben Chouchane, arrested in January 2024, had been convicted by a court in Nabeul for “insulting the president, the justice minister, and…
At least 24 people were killed and 47 others injured when motor-powered paragliders dropped bombs on a festival and protest gathering in Chaung U township, central Myanmar, on Monday evening, according to the exiled National Unity Government (NUG). The victims had assembled for the Thadingyut Festival, a Buddhist celebration that…
A devastating series of child deaths in Madhya Pradesh has once again spotlighted the dangers of unsafe cough syrups and the persistent weaknesses in India’s pharmaceutical oversight. At least 11 children aged one to six died in early September after consuming a locally produced cough syrup later found to contain…
Country music icon Dolly Parton, 79, has postponed her much-anticipated Las Vegas residency due to ongoing health concerns, prompting an outpouring of love and prayers from fans around the world. The legendary singer, who was set to perform six shows at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in December, announced that…
Nakuru came alive on Saturday, October 4, 2025, as Captain Morgan brought its signature energy to the Rift Valley Sports Club for an unforgettable edition of the Captain’s Yard Takeover. The event turned the city into a playground of music, flavour, and adventure, perfectly capturing the brand’s spirited personality. Fans…
Efforts to broker a lasting peace between Israel and Hamas have gained new momentum with the arrival of US special envoy Steve Witkoff and former White House adviser Jared Kushner in Cairo for talks on Wednesday, according to diplomatic sources familiar with the negotiations. Their participation comes as indirect peace…
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has opened up about the reasons behind recent impeachment attempts by some Members of the County Assembly (MCAs), attributing the push to frustrations over stalled bursary and scholarship programs. Speaking during an interview on Milele FM on Wednesday, October 7, 2025, Sakaja said that the freezing…
Kenya has taken a major leap toward regulating the country’s fast-evolving cryptocurrency and digital asset landscape after the National Assembly passed the Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 15 of 2025) on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. The Bill establishes a comprehensive legal framework for the registration, licensing,…
An 86-year-old grandmother from Kongo-ini village in Kiharu, Murang’a County, is once again in the spotlight after revealing that she has lost 12 family members — including eight of her children — to alcohol-related causes. Grace Wahu, whose story first drew national attention last year when then–Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua…
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has issued a directive requiring all telecommunications companies and Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) providers to adopt licensed and accredited digital certification services by January 1, 2026. In a public notice dated October 7, 2025, the CA stated that the decision follows a determination by…